We visited Sofia as a part of a wider route around the Balkans. We’ve got to be honest: Sofia isn’t Bulgaria’s best asset. It lacks the historical charm of Plovdiv or the outstanding natural … Read More
Some influential internet sites, like Wikipedia, claim that Chinese people consider Guangzhou to be cultureless and not especially interesting. We beg to differ: we absolutely loved the city! You’ll also find websites saying that … Read More
In all honesty, we weren’t expecting much of the Slovenian capital. Since the city is small, we thought we would check architecture and eat. How wrong we were, there are tones of things to … Read More
Irkutsk is arguably the most beautiful city in Siberia. Most tourists visit Irkutsk on their way to China, Mongolia or Baikal Lake without spending enough time to explore its magnificent wooden houses. We spent … Read More
When planning a trip we usually have a general idea of the places we want to visit but we make sure to leave enough time unplanned, to discover new places, be surprised or just … Read More
A lot of tourists make a short stop in Thessaloniki on their way to the beach. Of course, the beaches are nice, but Greece’s second largest city is an attraction in itself. Thessaloniki was … Read More
Another wonderful surprise on our tour around Argentina: Córdoba. The country’s second largest city is full of rich colonial heritage, monumental ‘fin de secle’ architecture and lush green parks. However, what struck us the … Read More
We spent a week in Saint Petersburg. Our first impression was of a monotonous imitation of a French or Italian city. How wrong we were! Each day our admiration grew. Not only does St … Read More
Every city in the world has been through difficult times, but few still bear visible scars like Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. At the same time, Belgrade’s historic layers interact with the landscape beautifully. Built … Read More
Though we did like Sofia, we think Bulgaria has much more to offer. Of course, we are talking about Plovdiv, one of Europe’s oldest cities. Founded in 6th Century BC, the city’s history is … Read More
